Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran refused to abandon its nuclear ambitions during peace talks in Islamabad.
Despite saying negotiations in Islamabad had made progress, Trump accused Iran of failing to compromise on its nuclear programme. He announced that the US Navy would begin blocking all ships entering or leaving the strait and warned of severe consequences for any attacks on US or civilian vessels.
Talks led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials, including parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, ended without an agreement. Vance said the US had presented a final proposal and was awaiting Iran’s response.
Trump also criticised Iran over security in the strait, a key route for global oil shipments, accusing it of failing to keep the passage safe. The waterway has been effectively disrupted for weeks amid ongoing tensions following US and Israeli military actions.
Meanwhile, the US military confirmed that two warships recently passed through the strait to begin mine-clearing operations.
